People With Depression Cannot 'Snap Out Of It'

People With Depression Cannot 'Snap Out Of It'

One of the most ignorant and insensitive statements that anyone can make to someone with depression is "snap out of it."

Unfortunately, this statement is uttered constantly to
people who are depressed.

So why don't the ignorant people who say "snap out of it" to people with depression
tell people with other illnesses to "snap out of it"?

Because they do not understand that depression is an illness.

Illness? Depression is an illness? Some may ask. Yes, depression is an illness.
People do not choose depression. Depression causes a chemical imbalance in the
brain, and thus people can't "snap out of it."

People with depression need treatment, just like people with other illnesses need treatment. But many people who have depression do not receive treatment
because of the societal stigma that is associated with depression.

Many people think individuals with depression are weak. And that they are choosing to
be depressed, or they are just acting. And thus should be able to "snap out of it."

Wrong. Wrong. Wrong. Wrong.

Not only is depression an illness that people cannot "snap out of," but untreated depression is also the number one cause for suicide.

Depression is a very serious mental illness that always needs to be treated

And it is highly treatable.

The vast majority of people who receive treatment for their depression get better.
If you believe that you are suffering from depression, please make appointments
with a doctor and a therapist so you can be assessed and treated.

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